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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.34, 734.46 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.34, 734.46 and 322.45 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.34 : 734.46 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.34/734.46 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.34x = 734.46 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.34x = 236,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,826.63/532.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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